Essential phospholipids for long-term liver health. Vignette 2: Protecting the liver with essential phospholipids – HPCSA Level 1

After completion of this vignette, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of phospholipids for normal functioning of lipid bilayers
2. Describe the constituents, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action and side effects of exogenous essential phospholipids
3. Understand the clinical evidence for essential phospholipids supplementation in liver disease